Posted By PayNW August 15, 2023
Posted By PayNW August 15, 2023
As of January 1st, 2023, employers need to maintain compliance with Washington's new pay transparency law. Here is what businesses across the state need to know about Washington Pay Transparency.
In addition to standard wage and hour law regulations such as Washington State Minimum Wage, businesses must also adhere to Washington State Pay Transparency.
Effective since 2023, businesses are required to comply with new requirements regarding Washington Pay Transparency (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5761). The new law comes in part of the state's effort to further equal pay amongst employees.
The new requirements for Washington State Pay Transparency apply to employers with 15 or more employees.
Under the new law, covered Washington employers must provide the following things in a job description/listing:
The wage scale or salary range must include the most reasonable and genuinely expected compensation range for the position. This range should include the lowest and highest possible compensation possible and must be established by the employer prior to advertising the job.
Examples of improper posting compliance include:
In order to have a compliant description of all benefits, a job description must include:
Other types of compensation that must be included in a job description are:
Though the new requirements may seem complex, but employers don't need to stress.
For more help understanding Washington Pay Transparency requirements or help with compliance and employee recruitment software, contact PayNW today.